Around Shillong Important information

Tourist Acctration in Around Shillong

• Shillong Peak
• Waterfalls
• Mawphlang
• Umiam or Barapani Lake & Water Sports Complex
• Jowai
• Nartiang
• Thadlaskein Lake 

Shillong Peak (10 kms.)

It is the highest peak in the State and affords a fine view of Shillong and its surroundings. There is also a sanctum dedicated to U Shulong at the summit.

Waterfalls

Some of the excellent falls around Shillong are - Elephant Falls (12 kms.), Spread Eagle Falls (6 kms.) and Sweet Falls (8 kms.).

Mawphlang (24 kms.)

The sacred forest-grove preserved here since time immemorial is 'Nature's Own Museum' and a must visit site for nature lovers and botanists. The trees within the grove are laden with epiphytic orchids, ferns etc.

Umiam or Barapani Lake & Water Sports Complex (16kms.)

It has been developed upon the huge reservoir of the Umiam Hydro Electric Project. The Orchid Lake Resort on the shores of the lake is run by the Meghalaya Tourism. Facilities for boating are provided here. There is also a floating restaurant. The Lum Nehru Park adj acent to the resort has an orchidarium.

Jowai (64 kms.)

Jowai, the second biggest town of Meghalaya is encircled by the Myntdu River and known for a number of limestone caves and cave temples.

Nartiang (65 kms.)

It was the summer capital of Jaintia kings and lies 10 kms. from Jowai. The main attractions are the huge stone memorials (monoliths) of the Jaintias.

Thadlaskein Lake (56 km)

The historic lake is said to be dug with arrow heads by the subjects of Sajar Nangli, the war leader of the Jaintias. It is a popular picnic place and has boating facilities.